Tracing the roots of agricultural excellence at the Model Farm, Vadodara, from 1892 to the present day.

The institute is named in honor of Sheth Dosabhai Maganlal. In 1939, his generous donation enabled the Vadodara State Government to transform the facility into a full-fledged Agricultural School, cementing its role in educating the farming community.
The journey began under the Shrimant Sir Maharaja Shri Sayajirao Gaekwad. The "Model Farm" at Vadodara was established as a premier center for education and training in the field of agriculture.
Recognizing the need for structured learning, the State Government formally introduced agriculture education programs at the farm.
With the pivotal donation of Rs 50,000 from Smt. Jashumatiben in the memory of her beloved husband Sheth Dosabhai Maganlal, construction of the "Agricultural School" was officially started.
The vision came into existence. Primary teachers and military personnel were trained here on improved agricultural practices.
After the merger of the Baroda state with Bombay state, one year courses were taken for uniform pattern in the whole state.
From June 1972, Gujarat Agricultural University come into existence and all the Agricultural Schools were handed over to the University.
From 1st May, 2004, four GAU was split into four agricultural university and Sheth D. M. Agricultural School came under the jurisdiction of Anand Agricultural University.
Diploma in Agriculture was merged with Polytechnic in Horticulture and Sheth D. M. Polytechnic in Horticulture started
In 2016, academic activity activity of Polytechnic in Horticulture shifted to new Polytechnic building